Pelican Real Estate News Archives

Southwest Airlines introduces Florida One – a Boeing 737 beautifully painted with a colorful rendering of the state flag.    What a wonderful time to launch the new aircraft just in time for the The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opening May 23, 2010.  Boeing’s art project involved 32 people, working three shifts over eight days, 46 gallons of paint and 16 different colors!  We can’t wait to see you Florida One!    

Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast has been selected by Frommer’s Travel Guide as one of the top 12 destinations for 2010.  Frommer’s Travel Guide is one of the world’s best-selling travel guides with more than 75 million books sold.  Copenhagen,Denmark; Salta Province, Argentina; and Melbourne, Australia are other areas that made Frommer’s list.  Hawaii’s Big Island was the only other US location to make the list. 

 Frommer’s states:  The panhandle never gets the respect it deserves, Northwest Florida, in fact, contains some of the most diverse recreation choices along Florida’s drastically under-appreciated Gulf coast, and some of the best options for visitors seeking an affordable family vacation. From Destin to the west, where you can hire a fishing or sailing charter, to the smattering of National Seashores as you move east, there’s really something for everyone. Seaside’s planned community is so “perfect” it was the setting for the The Truman Show, yet you’ll also find old-school Florida towns with funky shops, tiny hotels, pristine beaches, and the perfect cottage to rent.

“Stunning beaches, nature trails … great restaurants, and a cozy, yet quirky, sense of community.” — Lesley Abravanel, author Frommer’s Florida

Have you ever wondered if you were allowed to take your dog to your favorite beach or restaurant?  There’s a  great website to help you find out:  http://www.floridapets.net .  This website maintains a list of places in Florida that are pet-friendly, as submitted by other animal lovers.  Not only does it list the parks and beaches you can take your pet, but also restaurants and hotels.  From Panama City to Pensacola, there are 20 dog parks and beaches, 15 restaurants that let your dog join you on the patio, and 14 pet-friendly hotels!

There are plenty of places in our area to take your pet for some outdoor fun. Just remember the Golden Rule, “If your dog poops, please scoop!”